But you'd be forgiven for believing that he has just been the recipient of some earthshatteringly bad news.
In fact, he just doesn't enjoy the rigmarole of posing for photographs with supporters.
One determined selfie-seeker continues to film the heartbroken Argentine and, to be fair to Messi, he does sign some gear for the younger fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q758JVtcC54
At least he wasn't in his car, otherwise he could have given it some of this.
H/t to MirrorRowZed
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